violence flares at zaandam azc after day of escalating tension
Zaandam, vrijdag, 6 februari 2026.
a quiet afternoon at the azc in zaandam’s achtersluispolder turned volatile on thursday. early disturbances saw police deploy a taser during a vandalism incident. hours later, a stabbing occurred on site. emergency services responded urgently around 19:00. the victim sustained stab wounds but refused hospital treatment, leaving by taxi. authorities confirm one suspect was taken into custody for questioning. tensions remain high near the rijshoutweg location following these consecutive incidents. no further details on motives have been released.
violence flares at zaandam azc after day of escalating tension
A quiet afternoon at the AZC in Zaandam’s Achtersluispolder turned volatile on Thursday. Early disturbances saw police deploy a taser during a vandalism incident. Hours later, a stabbing occurred on site. Emergency services responded urgently around 19:00. The victim sustained stab wounds but refused hospital treatment, leaving by taxi. Authorities confirm one suspect was taken into custody for questioning. Tensions remain high near the Rijshoutweg location following these consecutive incidents. No further details on motives have been released. [1][2]
timeline of emergencies confirms dual crises
Emergency dispatch logs verify two major interventions at the Rijshoutweg facility on February 5. The first incident began around 14:46 when police and an ambulance were called due to extensive property damage caused by an aggressive individual. Officers deployed a taser to subdue the suspect, who was subsequently arrested. Later that evening, a second alarm was triggered at 19:05 regarding a stabbing. Paramedics arrived promptly under priority protocols. A male victim received medical assessment at the scene. He declined transport to a hospital and left independently by taxi shortly afterward. [2][3][4]
authorities respond amid ongoing investigation
Police Noord-Holland confirmed operational involvement in both incidents. During the earlier disturbance, officers managed to restore order after deploying non-lethal force. That suspect was transferred to Zaandijk police station for processing. Regarding the stabbing, investigators described it as stemming from a verbal altercation which rapidly escalated into physical violence involving a sharp object. Forensic teams examined the scene for evidence. One person remains in custody for questioning. Officials stated the situation was stabilized by 20:00. Full motive analysis awaits further inquiry. [1][4][5]